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Olympus Class Is In Session For Photo Hobbyists And Serious Shooters

Attendees Learn Lighting, Portraiture and Macro Photography

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., October 13, 2009 – Olympus is launching its latest in a series of photography classes for photo enthusiasts who are interested in elevating their skills to the next level, specifically in the areas of lighting, portraiture and macro photography. The half-day courses are scheduled at eight locations throughout the U.S., and are led by Olympus Technical Representatives, experts both in photography and Olympus products.

Each class will be taught using one of Olympus’ popular E-System products, including the E-3, E-30 and E-620, as well as the new PEN E-P1, which was launched in June and has stirred much excitement within the photo industry and among consumers. The classes will be tailored to the attendees, helping them to maximize their camera’s performance and feature set.

The Olympus Photography Classes are scheduled for the following locations:

October 17, 2009 – Dallas, Texas

October 31, 2009 – Rockville, Maryland

November 7, 2009 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

January 30, 2010 – San Francisco, California

February 27, 2010 – Los Angeles, California

March 6, 2010 – New York, New York

March 13, 2010 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

March 13, 2010 – Atlanta, Georgia

For a complete schedule, registration information and contact details visit www.getolympus.com/DSLRevents. A class fee will cover a series of lectures and hands-on training lasting a half-day, and all classes will require an Olympus E-System camera for participation.
The Olympus E-System is designed with revolutionary features that expand the frontiers of digital photography. Based on the Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds standards, Olympus offers 100 percent digital lenses for edge-to-edge sharpness in a durable yet portable design. Olympus pioneered Full-Time Live View, Dust Reduction and other innovative technologies, leading where others have followed. Proof that Olympus enables consumers to capture it all.

Olympus Imaging America Inc. works collaboratively with its customers and its ultimate parent company, Olympus Corporation, to develop breakthrough technologies with revolutionary product design and functionality that enhances people’s lives every day. These include:

Digital Cameras

Professional and Consumer Digital SLR Imaging Systems

Related Underwater Products and Accessories

Digital and Microcassette Recorders

Digital Media

Binoculars

Olympus Imaging America Inc. is responsible for sales in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. For more information, visit: www.olympusamerica.com.